Medicare

Nearly everyone age 65 and older is eligible for and covered by Medicare. Some younger people with disabilities or End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure) are also eligible. Medicare pays for much of their health care, but not all.

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Medicare Supplement Insurance — There are 12 standardized Medicare Supplemental insurance plans — A through L — also called Medigap plans. Each plan has different benefits. Plan A has the fewest and is the least expensive. Plan J has the most and is the most expensive. For more information, take a look at our article, How do you choose the best Medigap policy?

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